Kelowna

Leaders to talk wine

Two of B.C.'s three main party leaders will hit the Central Okanagan Friday.

Newly elected Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson will be in Kelowna Friday morning.

He'll be at Sandhill Winery to discuss what the party calls "the NDP's reckless trade war with Alberta and the impact it is having on B.C.'s wine industry.

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver will also be in the area to again campaign with Robert Stupka, the Green candidate in the Kelowna West byelection.

While in the valley, Weaver will hold a community forum on the B.C. wine industry from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Volcanic Hills Winery.

“I am very concerned Ms. Notley has responded to concern about lack of scientific analysis on the effect of dilbit on our coastal waters by taking it out on small, family-based businesses in the wine industry," said Weaver in advance of Friday's forum.

ORIGINAL: 3:30 p.m.

Newly elected BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson will touch down in the Okanagan, Friday.

Wilkinson, elected Saturday night, will be at Sandhill Winery at 9:30 a.m.

According to a news release, "Wilkinson will hold a media availability regarding the NDP’s reckless trade war with Alberta and the impact it is having on B.C.’s wine industry."